Insights 8 August 2013

Fathers - Married or not: is your name on your child’s birth certificate?

According to the Office of National Statistics, in 2012 nearly half of all babies were born to unmarried parents. This figure is set to rise with soci...

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Insights 30 July 2013

Employment and football: What counts as discrimination?

Football Clubs in Scotland hoping to attract Islamic players need to think carefully about the arrangements they put in place – or face potential disp...

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Insights 26 July 2013

Beware the ADS inheritance trap!

Leaving property to younger family members can be a wonderful gift, but be aware of potential complications with Scotland's Additional Dwelling Supplement

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Insights 23 July 2013

A right royal checklist

The nation is rejoicing following the birth of the latest member of the Royal Family, as HRH The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge celebrate the birth of ...

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Insights 12 July 2013

Covert recording of employee did not make dismissal unfair

In the case of City & County of Swansea v Gayle, the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) considered whether an employer’s use of covert video recordings ...

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Insights 11 July 2013

Cohabitation rights

Our family law team talks about the increasing levels of people in Scotland that are choosing to live together rather than getting married

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Insights 25 June 2013

Is your whistleblowing policy up to date?

Amendments to whistleblowing legislation, which come into force today mean that it is vital for employers to have effective policies in place.

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Insights 11 June 2013

Do employees want the right to disconnect?

Would your business benefit from a limit on out-of hours emailing, or do workers prefer flexibility over greater protection?

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Insights 11 June 2013

It's an unfortunate fact of rural life…

…that legislation introduced with urban dwellers in mind often has unintended consequences in the countryside. This has recently happened with housing law

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Insights 9 June 2013

Do I have a right to see my grandchildren?

It’s a question we’re often asked when families and relationships break down

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Insights 9 June 2013

Safe as houses? A will can help

Making a Will can safeguard the future of your home and your loved ones. Otherwise, their fate may lie in the hands of the law

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Insights 4 June 2013

Helping our trainees on their career journeys

As part of our investment in the future of Lindsays, we’re welcoming new trainees and newly-qualified solicitors to our team.

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